Tawang Tour Packages From Tezpur

The city of Tawang is located at an altitude of about 2,669 meters above sea level, and is a popular place for hiking in the middle of nature. Book Tawang tour package from Tezpur to enjoy the beauty of Tawang at an affordable price. To the south of the city, the Tawang Chu River carves a deep gorge, and to the west, the Tawang Monastery appears on the horizon showing its yellow roof and its white walls.

It is recommended to go to Tawang between the months of March and October. Due to its altitude, in winter it is normal to be covered with snow, and in summer some warm clothing is always necessary.

Among its tourist attractions, it is worth highlighting the Tawang monastery of the Gelugpa sect in the same city, which was inaugurated by the monk Mera Lama in 1681, a contemporary of the fifth Dalai Lama. The sixth Dalai Lama was born here.

It is one of the greatest sacred places of Tibetan Buddhism. Before the establishment here of this monastery, Tawang was a center of studies of tantric religion. Today, this monastery is inhabited by some 500 monks who continue to maintain and transmit the Buddhist teachings, attracting numerous pilgrims.

Visitors and tourists who want to approach Tawang need a special government permit which can be requested in Kolkata, Guwahati, Tezpur or New Delhi. Tawang tour package from Tezpur we offer a great holiday vacation without any hassles to visitors.

It is an important pilgrimage destination for devotees of Buddhism, since the Tawang Monastery was built nearby, about 3400 meters above sea level. It is one of the largest monasteries in the entire country and in the world, and the current building occupies the place of an older one reduced to ruins, dating back to the 17th century. The sixth Dalai Lama was born near Tawang and it was he who founded the first monastery in 1681.

It is not easy to get to the monastery. Its height and the adverse conditions, both climatic and topographic, make the task of reaching the place extremely difficult. However, this has not been enough to diminish the enthusiasm of academics and faithful. So book your Tawang tour package from Tezpur during your Tawang visit.

It is also worth considering the orchid sanctuary, where an incalculable number of different varieties of the plant grow, currently calculated in a thousand species in total. To enter the monastery, it is necessary to present a special permit.

You can see stunning scenery, rugged mountains, deep valleys, waterfalls and numerous lakes. There have been cases in which the bus that makes this route breaks down, and the passengers have to take taxis to be able to follow the road. Tawang is well connected with Tibet in the north, passing through the Bum La and Tulung steps.

The majority of the inhabitants of Tawang District belong to the Monpa tribes. The monpa belong to a lineage of the Mongols. Their houses are built of stone and wood, and are mainly dedicated to agriculture and livestock. Monpa society is heavily influenced by lamas. In all spheres of its social life, the intervention of the Lama and its supervision is fundamental, being respected by the whole society. The Lama is responsible for celebrating the bidding and appropriate rituals at births and deaths, marriages or the construction of new homes. The Tipi orchid sanctuary in Tawang hosts thousands of varieties of orchids.

Ideal Duration

This well-made tour to the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh offers tourists exploring and enjoying the scenic beauty of the eastern Himalayas. It also provides the opportunity to witness and understand the rich culture of the monpa tribal peoples who practice the Mahayana Buddhist sect originated in Tibet. Tawang tour package from Tezpur can be customized accordingly.

Best time to visit

The Arunachal Pradesh region is very cold in the months of November to February. It is advised to visit it from March that there is better weather and some ancestral tribal celebrations begin.

March to June (Summer season)

The months from March to June sets the summer season in Tawang and a trip to Tawang can be best enjoyed during this season. There is coldness in the weather with temperature ranging between 5 degree Celsius to 21 degree Celsius.

July to September (Monsoon season)

Tawang looks absolutely gorgeous during the monsoon season that is from July to September. The less amount of rainfall in Tawang is just perfect to make the weather pleasant and surroundings lush green.

October to February (Winter season)

This is not the most recommended time to visit Tawang as there is heavy snowfall during the winter season with temperatures ranging from minus 11 to 12 degree Celsius. You might get stuck in the snow which may cause hindrance in your sightseeing activities. But if you are someone who is willing to enjoy snow activities and festivals like Hornbill, you can visit Tawang during the winter season.

How to reach Tawang?

By Air

The easiest and fastest way to enter the region is to fly to Guwahati, the capital of Assam. There are direct flights at a good price from New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Varanasi.

By Road

Tawang is accessible by land on trips of no less than 10 hours from different parts of the country. From Tezpur, for example, the road is 12 hours, and from Guwahati, 16 hours. To avoid this bustle it is possible to opt for the daily helicopter service that links Tawang with Guwahati since June 2008.

By Train

Some regions of the seven sisters are connected by train. Most trains arrive or depart from the region from Guwahati. A direct train to Kohima, Nagaland also leaves from Calcutta.